Hindi Sad Diamonds
Moulin_Rouge Lyrics

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She is mine!

I only speak the truth! I only speak the truth!
I only speak the truth! I only speak the truth!
I only speak the truth! I only speak the truth!
I only speak the truth! I ONLY SPEAK THE TRUTH!

Chhamma Chhamma Re Chhamma Chhamma

Chhamma Chhamma Baaje Re Meri Paejaniyaan
Tere Paas Aaun Teri Saanson Mein Samaun Raja
Teri Neenden Uda Doon
Chhamma Chhamma...

Oooooohhh...

Kiss...hand...diamonds...best friend
Kiss...grand...diamonds...best friend
Men...cold...girls...old
And we all loose our charms in the end

Oooooohhh...

Diamonds are a...diamonds are a...
Diamonds are a...diamonds are a...
Diamonds are a...diamonds are a...
Diamonds are a...!
Girls...best...friend!

She is mine!

She is mine!

Overall Meaning

The song "Hindi Sad Diamonds" from Moulin Rouge is a fast-paced, eclectic tune that incorporates both Eastern and Western musical influences. The lyrics of the song talk about the value of diamonds and how they're a girl's best friend, but they also note how all things, including beauty, eventually fade away with time. The song starts off with a chant of "I only speak the truth" before launching into a rhythmic chorus featuring the words "Chhamma Chhamma," which is Hindi for "twinkle twinkle." The singer then goes on to describe how he wants to be close to his love interest, breathing in her scent and even stealing her sleep.

The chorus comes back in with its catchy "Chhamma Chhamma" refrain, and the song takes a strange turn with the lyrics "Kiss...hand...diamonds...best friend." The singer then adds "Men...cold...girls...old" before arriving at the main point: "And we all lose our charms in the end." This is a reference to the inevitability of aging and how no one can escape it, no matter how beautiful or charming they are. The song finishes with another reiteration of "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" and the repeated line "She is mine!" which could be interpreted as the singer's declaration of love or possessiveness over his beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

I only speak the truth! I only speak the truth!
I am being completely honest and sincere, and everything I say is true and accurate.

Chhamma Chhamma Re Chhamma Chhamma Chhamma Chhamma Baaje Re Meri Paejaniyaan Tere Paas Aaun Teri Saanson Mein Samaun Raja Teri Neenden Uda Doon Chhamma Chhamma...
The sound of bells is ringing and echoing everywhere. I want to come to you and be with you, my king, and I want to take away your sleep with my love.

Kiss...hand...diamonds...best friend Kiss...grand...diamonds...best friend Men...cold...girls...old And we all loose our charms in the end
Kisses, handshakes, and diamonds - these are supposed to be our best friends. But even grand gestures and lavish gifts can become meaningless and irrelevant over time. Men can grow cold, while girls can become old and lose their charm in the end.

Diamonds are a...diamonds are a... Diamonds are a...diamonds are a... Diamonds are a...diamonds are a... Diamonds are a...! Girls...best...friend!
Diamonds may be beautiful and precious, but they also hold a lot of power and influence over people, especially girls. In many cases, people treat diamonds as their best friends because they bring them joy, comfort, and a sense of security.

She is mine!
The artist is claiming ownership of someone, presumably a woman or a lover, indicating possessiveness and control.

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@emma_01_21

6y↑202

I only speak the truth

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Chamma chamma re chamma chamma

Chamma chamma baaje re meri paejaniyaan

Re chamma chamma baaje re meri paejaniyaan

Tere paas aaun teri, saanson mein samaun...

Chamma chamma re chamma chamma

Chamma chamma baaje re meri paejaniyaan re

Chamma chamma baaje re meri paejaniyaan

Baaje re meri paejaniyaan...

Re meri paejaniyaan (eh, chamma chamma)

Oh, yeah yeah... oh uo uo...

Tere paas aaun teri

Saanson mein samaun teri

Tere paas aaun teri

Saanson mein samaun raja!

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She is mine!

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All comments from YouTube:

@emma_01_21

6y↑202

@mooseymcflurffycat3018

4y↑2

Spartacus I think chamma is kiss

@anshuchoudhary5081

4y↑6

@@mooseymcflurffycat3018 That's Chumma, which means kiss. Chamma is the sound of her anklets. The singer is singing about the sound of her anklets.

@eccremocarpusscaber5159

3y↑1

Chamma Chamma (my bracelet jangles)

Look up the 90’s song that this is from. They just used most of it and took out some of it. The orginal is the best.

@NatanielTV360

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@NatanielTV360

Pocoyo

@mayhare9754

1y↑70

This is easily the most underrated number in the entire soundtrack, in my opinion. Nobody ever talks about how great the music and visuals in this scene are, and that's a shame.

@raoulapollo

28w↑2

…ahem…no words in the vernacular.

@therearenoshortcuts9868

21w↑2

@@raoulapollo
Zidler wasn't overselling... it was truly...

spectacular ^ 2

@a.s.alfred9975

3y↑80

The fact is Baz Luhrmann draw inspiration for making this movie after watching a Bollywood movie in India. This song is a way of paying tribute to his source of inspiration.

@ComicCrossing

Which makes it especially hilarious that they removed it from the musical

@myfriendisaac

3y↑39

2:52 I love her delivery of that final lyric:

“Girl’s... best... friend...” 😭💎🎶

@pikasalsachu

5y↑73

Watching this movie in a theater is one of the best experiences I´ve had in my life.
I love Moulin Rouge

@proudscorpio46

8y↑296

I love the intensity of this.

@rachelparay1516

5y↑109

The 'Hindi Diamonds' number in Moulin Rouge was a fun and exciting well choreographed performance! I loved it the first time I watched it. Love how they were inspired by Bollywood musicals i.e. Hindi culture and how they modernized it with this music as if we were watching a Bollywood movie musical from 2001. Especially love the operatic style high notes Nicole sings at 1:21 to 1:45 and the other strange operatic unidentified voice singing softly at 2:56 to 3:05 to Love Nicole Kidman's 'Goddess' costume and the exotic set design. I love to put this music up loud! Especially

@sachinchauhan7130

5y↑5

It was a kinda remix of an Indian song name chamma chamma

@eccremocarpusscaber5159

@@sachinchauhan7130 I’m amazed that so few people seem to know this. The original from the 90’s is brilliant!

@sleepingaurora1286

6y↑167

This movie is amazing on so many levels. The music/drama/sorrow/lust and love. It was an epic masterpiece and I still think Ewen McGregor and Nicole Kidman are the best on screen couple there is. If you hate this movie, you obviously don't get the point of it.

@selmalover

stfu

@sleepingaurora1286

5y↑14

@@selmalover wow that was rude! Luckily for you this is the net and I can say whatever I want troll lol

@selmalover

stfu

@bisexualantigone

@@selmalover nah go off sis

@davidstone281

Then when Satine finds out that the Duke will have Christian KILLED if she doesn't go along with him AND that she's also dying, why the hell didn't she just tell Christian the truth?! "The Duke wants you dead. I'm dying. I'm doing this to spare you pain." It makes no sense.

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@banarsibulletbaaz

2y↑23

Wish I had watched this masterpiece in theaters

@noradosmith

3y↑20

0:55 that drop tho

@Brunette84

5y↑72

I used to BLAST this ... that's why I'm half deaf...worth it

@janemonroe5633

5y↑3

Same

@chayshai

5y↑4

I'm blasting it now lol

@karenperlman5059

8y↑59

Finally - a video of this song that doesn't skip or lag! THANK YOU!! :D

@Siebenbart

8y↑2

Hey, no problem! Have a nice day. :)

@PoliticalPolly1

1y↑6

THE INDIAN SOUNDS ARE SENDING ME TO THE SPIRITS

@itsBIJOUXbitch

5y↑15

Love this song! My friend use to think The part of “I only speak the truth” was “I only speak to Zuse”

@jacobgoecke4599

4y↑9

1:37 - 1:45 sounds like the beavis and butthead laugh hahaha unhear that

@jargoun

8y↑59

Best song from the movie!

@kani65

4y↑10

HOLD UP THAT BOLLYWOOD SONG IN THE BEGINNING OMG YAASSSSSSSS

@GOL_D

2y↑4

Chamma chamma re chamma chamma
Chamma chamma baaje re meri paejaniyaan
Re chamma chamma baaje re meri paejaniyaan
Tere paas aaun teri, saanson mein samaun...
Tere paas aaun teri
Saanson mein samaun teri
Tere paas aaun teri
Saanson mein samaun raja!

@johanlouisdejong8550

6y↑25

My favourite song of the CD. Pure camp!

@marnistone6153

5y↑24

I can't wait for the Broadway show

@gaelhamon9826

4y↑2

Can't wait for the Moulin Rouge show...that would be epic lol

@keetard

2y↑1

They cut it out...

@anikadina4783

4y↑7

Esta canción marcó mi vida, mi infancia y mi futuro. Sin ella mi destino hubiera sido uno muy diferente

@t.miranda176

2y↑3

Estoy contigo. Creo que este preciso momento de la película contribuyó grandemente a quién soy ahora, mis intereses y anhelos.

@Beardybuds888

44w↑3

One of the best songs in the film ❤️ first is bolero and second is el tango de Roxanne🖤❤️🖤❤️

@rubygracemoseley8144

2y↑4

This song is just so awesome. All the singers singing together, Satine’s sadness and trying to act and sing is sad to watch but tells you that she’s a good actress. Then the music is just AWESOME

@gofys123

3y↑4

They should play this movie in theatre just for the hell of it

@user-hs7nv5xc6s

2y↑1

Чудесный фильм, чудесный режиссер, чудесная песня

@rubygracemoseley8144

2y↑4

This scene is so good! I watched this movie for the first time yesterday. I love this song and scene. Super good and cool song. Super awesome, amazing scene

@cubdukat

7y↑4

Alka Yagnik totally brought it!

@eibicis

5y↑8

OMG!!! I love this song 😍

@jimmyshousevideos

34w

what song is this?

@Siebenbart

34w↑1

It's a medley of "Chamma Chamma" featured in the '98 Indian movie China Gate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZnPY1c3u_0), Nicole Kidman's rendition of "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" recorded specifically for Moulin Rouge and featured at a different part of the movie, and several interjections by other characters in the film.

@trans_asexual

3y↑5

does anyone else know that the guy saying “i only speak the truth” at the beginning was the same guy that voices sid the sloth?

@vaderalex807

3y↑1

Yes I believe he is the same actor

@trans_asexual

3y↑3

@@vaderalex807 yes he is the same actor that’s what i was saying lmao

@eccremocarpusscaber5159

I’m glad we’re all on the same page. I think.

@mayhare9754

That's John Leguizamo. He's also Tybalt from Romeo + Juliet and Bruno Madrigal from Encanto.

@SnappyPenguin566

7y↑16

I only feed them too!

@suneetamishra1348

6y↑15

So intense

@anirudhsharma2877

7y↑32

I only leak the news.

@columbiapicturesfan2002

2w↑1

I love this song 🎧 🎵 ❤ 🎶

@Sierra038

5y↑1

Soo what does the songs title mean????????

@Josh_Fredman

4y↑3

"Hindi" because it's an over-the-top Bollywood-style set piece with Hindi lyrics at the beginning.
"Diamonds" because that's what the English song is ("Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend").
"Sad" because Nicole Kidman's character Satine is dying and so a song about love being fleeting and diamonds lasting forever is painfully ironic: The diamonds might last, but she won't. Satine is aware of this while she is performing.
That's the simple answer. There are many layers of depth to what is happening in this scene, not to mention the culmination of multiple plotlines, and we as the audience know that we are watching a tragedy whose end is near.

@etherealdaisy4540

5y↑3

The power of a woman’s beauty...

@keunholee7970

8y↑20

what dose mean of Cham Bai Cham Bai ~ ??

@marceloc4019

8y↑26

+Keunho Lee Look for "China Gate - Chamma Chamma". It's the original Bollywood song from wich that part is taken ;)

@Siebenbart

8y↑7

+Marcelo Carballo Vote this for top comment as I'm too lazy to put the reference in the description. x)

@ianpatterson2447

6y↑4

+Natasha Figueroa I'd just like to say that La Moulin Rouge was not a brothel that we think of them as. La Moulin Rouge is equal to a modern day strip club with a strict eyes only rule. The idea of the Moulin Rouge being a prostitution brothel comes from a poor translation from French to English.

@Theturtleowl

5y↑1

Why is there a mini Russia in the logo?

@theone-tg4ey

16w↑1

Me and Logans song. They always try to pull us apart.

@WhereIsGelo

2020

@CloeCorpse

best sound track of all time!

@CultureFiendMedia89

3y↑5

"I don't like this ending!"

@acid_atr0city

2y↑2

guys, call me crazy but I think that he only speaks the truth

@tresjolieme81

5y↑3

I love this beat in 2018

@theresestephens4326

5y↑2

I love this

@doomwinterxglitchgamer

3y↑3

I always favor this song as a kid, now I favor this as sci fi music

@Marianocli777

10y↑57

I only seek the trolls ! x8

@redredrose557

1y↑1

My mom's childhood mom song ❤❤❤

@demaification

3y↑1

I love India and India people and Indian music much love to them I definitely love the Moulin Rouge the movie is a classic

@eccremocarpusscaber5159

3y↑2

Chamma chamma. Look it up - 90’s song

@indianDansIasi

This song is a remix of the Bollywood song "Chamma chamma" from the Bollywood movie "China gate"

@emilied3722

6y↑2

Hiiiiiiiii

@toniacarey6666

Ain't no one wanting to sharin/playin/f-in - a caucasion Hudson.

@sevrinaina6949

I only seek the truth !
I only think of you!
I think the truth!
I only binge The Deuce!
A holy sink the Duke!

@lydiebrocq1345

5y↑2

J'ai fait un spectacle sur les chanson de moulin rouge un spectacle de chant mais on faisait des choree dessu c'était trop bien

@btsjikook_the_soulmates1711

Trop cool 😍

@HBK684

Instrumental version in case anyone is looking for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd25ba_nvQU

@ilyzamaree734

2y↑1

How About Pokemon India

Lopunny x Blaziken

Greninja x Roserade

Infernape x Mienshao

Donphan x Dedenne

Jolteon and Raichu

@silverarrow9333

6y↑10

I only seek the tooth XD

@jacobgoecke4599

Dont use bet MGM

@itsdark_pvp4209

I think that the singer says "I only seek the truth", not speak...

@Siebenbart

1y↑2

Its sung by a guy dressed up as an instrument "of truth" that allegedly only speaks the truth and is used as a plot device in the context of the play/movie :)

@itsdark_pvp4209

@@Siebenbart Ok thank you 🙂

@jacobgoecke4599

5y↑4

I have to take a poop, I have to take a poop, I have to take a poop!!! (Chamma chamma)

@tapelad8980

you genuine dumbass take my like and leave

@oeddyoeddy

ahoj

@antdad24

6y↑3

Beyonce on this would go

@antdad24

6y↑3

2018-19 Beyonce moulin mouge remake need to happen

@penumbra1213

6y↑6

No.

@satisfaction.6735

6y↑8

Hell no

@mkale1749

6y↑9

Alfred Jalisco Cortez no film remake can ever happen for this movie because it is one of the most daringly original and uniquely spectacular pieces ever made, and no other director or cast could recapture it

@carpetclimber4027

Why? Beyonce is so overrated it's not even funny. Just like most American singers.

@yashivuvbolshomdomenakholm8274

4y↑1

Her vocal tone is too low and earthy for this vocal pitch. She could do it, but it wouldn't match properly.

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@vinnycarothers281

7y↑1

I only speak the truth, Hindu and Muslim

@Dank-Hill

Vinny Carothers Muslim!? Where did that come from? Might as well say it’s Jewish and also japanese while you’re at it. (As though those are languages in the first place. 🙄)

@anshuchoudhary5081

Hindi, you mean?

@rlake7820

8y↑30

Hate, hate, hate the 2-hour, sequin-covered yawn that is "Moulin Rouge" but LOVE this song! so catchy.

@ethanbowers705

7y↑39

fuck you, this movie is a masterpiece

@atotalfiasco4213

7y↑3

Rebecca Lake
I also love the tango sequence

@hansolsen3101

6y↑3

Fuck off

@selmalover

5y↑5

the movie is extremely overrated and cliche, that's for sure; but the music, costumes and cinematography is to die for.

@malexander4094

@@selmalover I mean, it's a retelling of Puccini mixed with a retelling of the myth of Orpheus. As far as cliches go, at least it's very much its own take.